renaissance

Definition of renaissance

1capitalized

a: the transitional movement in Europe between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century, and marked by a humanistic revival of classical influence expressed in a flowering of the arts and literature and by the beginnings of modern science

b: the period of the Renaissance

c: the neoclassical style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance

2often capitalized: a movement or period of vigorous artistic and intellectual activity

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